Successful businesses must protect themselves from an employee today becoming a future competitor. Many business owners don’t believe this could happen to them. I used to think so too. ...
Business Owners Lack People Management Skills
Recently I presented a webinar to SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) guiding business owners on a variety of Exit Strategies. In my...
Small Business Owners Do Not Know The Difference Between A Strategic Plan And A Marketing Plan.
Almost every business owner I meet tells me they need more customers so the first thing they do is...
I recently spoke to a dynamic online women in a business roundtable. The topic of discussion was how to say ‘no’ in business decisions that result in making more money.
I selected this...
2022 is upon us, and small businesses are struggling to reach out of the pandemic. Yet, per Vice President Kamala Harris, one-third of all small businesses in the United States closed due to covid....
A GOAL IS JUST A WISH WITHOUT A PLAN
What is the goal for your business? Reach another level of revenue? Perhaps you plan to move up to six figures, seven or even eight? ...
Meet Amanda Kennedy, an entrepreneur. In this Darlene's Biz Talk podcast, learn how Amanda and her husband Bob, turned their hobby into a full-time successful and profitable business....
Many MBA students and Professors of Business approach me for entrepreneurial advice. At first, I thought it was because, after a brief encounter, they learned I started a few of my own businesses...
A 26-year old entertainment business forced to close, a 3-year-old egg production company stopped expanding and a 2-year old children’s birthday party planner shut down because each...
Non-Employer, Micro or Small Business. Which One Are You?
The Small Business Administration (SBA) of the United States, defines small businesses as having less than 500 employees. ...